Filipino Catholics mark foreheads with ash to start Lent

Filipino Catholics mark foreheads with ash to start Lent

Filipino Catholics take part in Ash Wednesday rites on Feb. 18, 2026 to mark the beginning of the 40-day Lenten season in commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Roman Catholics comprise up to 85 percent of the Philippine population of over 114 million, making it the religion's stronghold in Asia.

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